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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report: Napoli considering Liverpool forward as part of summer rebuild
Darwin Núñez and Napoli: A Bold Move or Just Smoke? Napoli's Ambitious Market Signals Napoli are not thinking small. With Kevin De Bruyne potentially trading rainy Manchester for the sun-drenched slopes of Vesuvius, the club is aiming for marquee names and a tactical rebirth under Antonio Conte. But just as intriguing as the Belgian's possible arrival is a quieter subplot involving Darwin Núñez – a player whose Liverpool tenure has been as thrilling as it has been turbulent. Advertisement Corriere dello Sport reports that Darwin is firmly on Napoli's radar. The Uruguayan, now 25, remains a raw, uncut gem – bursting with pace, menace and unpredictability. Yet for all his energy and aggression, he hasn't found a permanent home in Arne Slot's frontline. Uneasy Fit at Anfield Darwin Núñez's stats since arriving at Liverpool in 2022 haven't been poor – in fact, on paper, he contributes regularly. But his inconsistency in front of goal and erratic decision-making have often left fans equally thrilled and frustrated. He's a player who can bulldoze past defenders one moment, and shank a sitter the next. That's part of his charm – and his problem. Napoli's interest, then, isn't surprising. 'Núñez is rather on the sidelines in the last season with Liverpool,' Corriere dello Sport states, a polite way of saying he's not nailed on. Napoli, needing a striker who can stretch lines and add chaos to Conte's rigid structure, may view Darwin's wildness as an asset, not a flaw. New Challenge, Familiar Territory Italy has long been a landing spot for South American forwards looking to reboot their careers. For Núñez, Naples could offer both a stylistic fit and the emotional embrace he's lacked in England. The fans at the Maradona are famously demanding but adoring of fighters – and Darwin, for all his flaws, never shirks a battle. Photo: IMAGO Whether Napoli can afford him, or if Liverpool are even ready to let him go, remains unclear. But from a footballing perspective, it's a tempting proposition. Conte's sides thrive on intensity, and Núñez embodies that in almost reckless fashion. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis Darwin Núñez divides opinion like few modern Liverpool players. He has all the raw materials – strength, pace, unpredictability – but hasn't quite sculpted himself into a complete Premier League forward. If Napoli truly are circling, it suggests two things: they believe there's a player waiting to emerge, and Liverpool might just be prepared to move on. From a fan's perspective, it's bittersweet. We've seen flashes – the last-minute winner against Newcastle, the chaos he caused against Manchester City, the limbs he sparked in the stands. But football is unforgiving. With Arne Slot's tactical demands favouring precision over passion, Núñez may not fit the mould.
Bloomberg
09-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
JPMorgan to Rent 20 Floors in Historic Buenos Aires Office Deal
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is expanding its footprint in Argentina with new office space, marking one of largest corporate rental properties over the past two decades in the nation's capital. The Wall Street giant signed a long-term lease to rent 20 floors on a two-building campus in Buenos Aires' Núñez neighborhood that's under construction and is expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. JPMorgan will also modernize its current offices near the city center, according to the company's statement Thursday.
The Spinoff
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
Review: Choir Games goes inside ‘the Olympics of choral singing' on home soil
Choir enthusiast Ben Fagan reviews a new local documentary series following what happens when the biggest choir competition in the world comes to Aotearoa. New to Sky and Neon this week, director Leanne Pooley's Choir Games follows the journey of two choirs, one local and one American, as they prepare for 'the Olympics of choral singing' for the very time in Aotearoa. Held last June, the World Choir Games attracted 11,000 singers, 250 choirs, from 42 countries to perform, compete, share their culture and, in all cases, sing some songs. From Aotearoa we meet Dr Opeloge Ah Sam, musician, teacher and choir director of the Kaitaia Community Voices, a singing group from Northland. Opeloge has entered them in the big competition to expand their horizons and challenge the group, which has the full spectrum of ages and backgrounds. He has been driving five-and-a-half hours from his home in Auckland to Kaitaia to lead their monthly rehearsal, and their appearance at the World Choir Games will be his final concert with the choir. Their journey unfolds alongside a crew from the Big Apple. The Young People's Chorus of New York City is led by Francisco Núñez, founder and artistic director, alongside his wife and the choir's creative director Elizabeth Núñez (I've often wondered the difference between an artistic director and a creative director, but unfortunately this is not addressed). Francisco, Elizabeth and their team are preparing their inner city choir of 95 (!) teenagers for their big trip to Auckland. They're the ones to beat, having won gold at the previous games in South Korea. Across Choir Games' four episodes, the many barriers to being in a choir on both sides of the world are laid out. Apathy, grief, overcommitments, weather, rising costs, logistics, sickness, family pressures. In live performance, sometimes it feels like the whole world conspires against people coming together to make a thing happen. 'Bringing YPC to New Zealand is going to cost over a million dollars', Núñez says at the start of their fundraising journey, wide-eyed like he can't quite believe it. Being a Canadian-New Zealander, director Pooley (The Topp Twins: Untouchable, Beyond the Edge) is well placed to balance the scenes from North America with the characters from Northland. There are some real gems from the Kaitaia singers in particular: 'I'm not serious about many things. But I'm actually serious about music and cars', says 17 year-old singer and self trained mechanic Kees. Over the series the two choirs work their way towards the big show, rehearsing while keeping their grades up or getting leave from work, all the while experiencing personal breakthroughs. The energy and commitment of the two choir directors, Núñez and Sam, made me tired just watching them. Working hard both musically and administratively to keep the show on the road, while being mentor to their singers, we see them take the time to follow up personally with those who need extra support. Research quoted on the games website boasts the local tourism spend above average for an event its size, with $20 million going into the local economy, $14.5 million of which into the Auckland region. But as with all arts-based competition, some vibe with it and some do not. While the event was happening, local chorister and academic Dr Gregory Camp questioned why choral music couldn't be championed without picking winners and losers. 'But what message do we want to send to our young singers', Camp asks '…that music is a competitive space with concrete awards in monetary or social capital?' As the documentary shows, the competition clearly focuses the minds of all involved, and the series finds its strength when it compares the two choirs so closely that you feel they could be just down the road from each other. 'Singing together brings nations together' is the motto of the organisation running the games, and the latter episodes are full of wholesome scenes of singers bigging each other up after the concerts. When the singers have a meaningful connection to the music, group singing is next level, and Choir Games beautifully charts the personal stories playing out behind the scenes. You could sum the show up like an understated Kaitaia teen reviewing a life changing concert: 'It come out alright. People seemed to enjoy it'.
The Guardian
18-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Slot denies Liverpool dropped Darwin Núñez due to row at training ground
Arne Slot has denied Darwin Núñez was dropped from Liverpool's win against West Ham because of a training-ground row with a member of his coaching staff. The Liverpool head coach said on Sunday that Núñez was absent from the 2-1 victory at Anfield having felt unwell during training the day before, although the striker sat behind the substitutes throughout the game. Speculation has been rife that the Uruguay international, whom Slot criticised for his work rate against Wolves and Aston Villa in February, was left out for disciplinary reasons. Asked on Friday to clarify the situation, Slot said: 'He didn't feel himself the day before the match, and he went inside and he wasn't able to be part of the team the day after.' Didn't feel himself? 'That can mean multiple things, yes,' Slot replied. 'He didn't feel himself.' Slot confirmed the £85m club record signing would be in the squad for Sunday's trip to Leicester. Liverpool will win the Premier League title with victory against Ruud van Nistelrooy's struggling side if Arsenal lose at Ipswich. Slot was directly asked whether Núñez had a heated exchange with a member of the backroom team during Saturday's training session. 'No, he didn't,' said Slot. 'He did leave the pitch because he didn't feel himself.' As in, he was ill? 'As in he didn't have words with a staff member.' Liverpool's big summer has already begun, according to Slot, with the securing of the services of Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah for the next two years. Van Dijk claimed 'a big summer' awaited Liverpool before he followed Salah in signing a new two-year contract. Slot believes retaining two world-class talents, in deals that could cost Liverpool about £90m, is a fundamental part of that strategy. He again refused to be drawn on the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is the only one of Liverpool's potential free agents not to recommit and has an offer from Real Madrid. 'At Liverpool there is always a big summer and it is already a big summer now,' Slot said. 'By already holding on to two it is already a big summer. Let's see what the rest of the summer will bring but it would be strange for me to say now I am not happy with the team. Maybe if we can keep that team it will already be a big summer.' Liverpool are expected to target a centre-forward and a young left-back but, like last summer, Slot does not believe many improvements are needed for a squad on the verge of winning the Premier League by some distance. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Slot, who expects Alexander-Arnold to return from an ankle injury against Leicester, said: 'We didn't change anything last summer and I don't think we went downwards. There are lots of studies being done that the longer a team plays together the more success it has. I think the core of the team you want to keep as long as you can together, as long as they are performing in the best possible way, but it is also in general good to have some new energy in and around the place with one or two players. That I agree on. But it isn't really a necessity when you look at the quality we have and the quality of the season we have had.'
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Sports court hears appeal by Uruguay soccer players banned over fan clashes at Copa America
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Five Uruguay players who were banned after clashes with Colombia fans at a Copa América game in the United States had their appeals heard Friday at sports' highest court. The players — including captain and Atletico Madrid defender José María Giménez, Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez and Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo — claimed they were protecting their families in the stands after Uruguay's semifinal loss at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, last July. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday the appeal was being heard by remote video link. No timetable for a verdict was given. The players, who also include Napoli defender Mathías Olivera and Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Betancur, have been backed by the Uruguayan soccer federation in challenging the bans imposed by South American soccer body CONMEBOL. Núñez was banned by a CONMEBOL disciplinary panel from five qualifying games for the 2026 World Cup, Betancur for four and the other players each for three games. 'There is no place for intolerance and violence on and off the field,' the soccer body said last July. Núñez was fined $20,000, Bentancur $16,000 and Giménez, Araújo and Olivera $12,000 each. Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, is on track to qualify for the World Cup and return to the U.S., which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico. With four rounds left in the 10-team South American qualifying group, Uruguay is third in the standings, six points ahead of seventh-placed Venezuela. The top six in the final standings in September advance directly to the World Cup and the seventh-place team enters intercontinental playoffs in March next year. ___
